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EK55 GXY

2005 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 2616cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,777 mi
Last recorded38,777 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda RX-848,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 GXY
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,616cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 38,777 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 37,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 36,476 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 35,392 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 34,152 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 33,129 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,154 miles

rear brakes slightly grabbing

Pass 20 Nov 2018 30,917 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 28,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 26,196 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Nov 2014 24,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 19,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 17,807 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 15,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 12,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 9,328 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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EK55 GXY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 2,616cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 48,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK55 GXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK55 GXY registered?

EK55 GXY is a 2005 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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